May 18, 2022
Wanted: Philadelphia Carpenter Apprentice and Journeyman Skill Upgrading Instructor
Job Summary The Carpenters Joint Apprenticeship Committee of Philadelphia & Vicinity is looking to continue its long tradition of training a qualified workforce that is prepared to ensure the most challenging construction projects can be completed safely and ahead of schedule. The JAC has been designed to help create many skilled craftspeople for our...
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May 16, 2022
Philly Skills Contest 2022
4th-Year apprentices competed in the annual Philly Skills Contest at the Joint Apprentice Carpenters Training Center in Philadelphia & Vicinity on May 6th, 2022. The apprentices competing were selected as the top of their class in each of their crafts. “Today is our 55th annual open house/contest where our top carpenter students, floor laying...
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May 5, 2022
Press Release: EAS Carpenters in DC Endorse Brian Schwalb for DC AG
For Immediate Release Carpenters Union Endorses by Brian Schwalb for DC Attorney General Carpenters Union Endorses Brian Schwalb for District Attorney General, Express Trust That Candidate Will Continue Outgoing AG Racine’s Actions to Protect Workers  (District of Columbia)- The Eastern Atlantic States Regional Council of Carpenters and Brian Schwalb announced the Union’s...
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May 5, 2022
DC Workforce Benefiting from Investment in Pre-Apprenticeship Programs
Pre-apprenticeship training has become a more prevalent way for the District of Columbia workforce to discover pathways into the trades. The Eastern Atlantic States Regional Council of Carpenters (EAS Carpenters) have partnered with several non-profits in the District to help educate the public about the trades and provide the necessary skills to discover the next...
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May 3, 2022
Council Representative Position, Pittsburgh, PA
The Eastern Atlantic States Regional Council of Carpenters is searching for active journeyman members of the United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners, who are in good standing within Local Union 432 and are interested in the position of Council Representative within the Eastern Atlantic States Regional Council of Carpenters and be assigned to the...
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April 27, 2022
Atlantic Power Transmission Invests $50 Million into Offshore Wind Development
A $50 Million commitment was announced by Atlantic Power Transmission (APT) for workforce development in New Jersey as part of their union supported proposal for transmission development connected to the new offshore wind industry. The New Jersey Offshore Wind Strategic Plan outlined an essential need for a strong workforce and that’s exactly what the Eastern...
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April 20, 2022
Carpenters Union to Host Open House for New Dive School & Heavy Construction/ Pile Driving/ Offshore Wind Training Facilities
The Eastern Atlantic States Regional Council of Carpenters is hosting an Open House for their expanded Heavy Construction, Pile Driving & Offshore Wind Training Facility in Hammonton, NJ and for their new EAS Carpenters Dive School in Sicklerville, NJ on Wednesday, May 11th. These state-of-the-art training facilities are a major leap forward in the workforce...
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April 13, 2022
EAS Carpenters Rallied in Jersey City During a National Campaign to End Construction Industry Tax Fraud
The Eastern Atlantic States Regional Council of Carpenters joined a national effort this week along with the United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America to highlight the issues of wage theft, worker misclassification, and construction industry tax fraud. This annual event, Tax Fraud Days of Action, takes place during the same time of year...
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April 12, 2022
Carpenters Needed to Take Action In Jersey City
New Jersey Carpenters! For the National Tax Fraud Days of Action hosted by the United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America, NJ Carpenters are standing up against unscrupulous contractors in Jersey City. Please join us tomorrow between 9:00 AM and 12:30 PM at one of these three locations. The 88 Regent Project 88...
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April 8, 2022
The Winner of the Ford F-150 Truck has been Announced!
Orlando Sciarretti of Local 432 has been announced as the Union Carpenters Action Network grand prize winner of a new Ford F-150 Truck. Congratulations to Orlando! Your consistent dedication and pride for your union were recognized and your union thanks you for all your hard work. Thank you for setting a great example...
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April 4, 2022
The Labor and Energy Show with Featured Guest EST William Sproule
On a recent episode of The Labor & Energy Show hosted by Joe Dougherty and Joe Krause, Executive Secretary-Treasurer for the Eastern Atlantic States Regional Council of Carpenters, William C. Sproule was a featured guest providing a view from the side of the hard-working men and women of the ever-growing wind energy industry. Tune...
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March 31, 2022
Attorneys General Roundtable Webinar hosted by the Carpenter Contractor Trust
On Thursday, April 14th, the Carpenter Contractor Trust is hosting the 2022 AG Roundtable Webinar as part of the national “Tax Fraud Days of Action”. This initiative allows us to direct our full attention on spreading the word on all of the issues the construction industry and workers around the country face every day. ...
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